New Report Warns of Serious Issue with More than 90% of Popular Produce Items: 'Really High Concentrations'

New report warns of serious issue with more than 90% of popular produce items: 'Really high concentrations'

More than 90% of popular fruits and vegetables tested by federal agencies showed potentially harmful pesticide residues, according to the Environmental Working Group's 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, CNN reported. What's happening? The report, released annually since 2004, ranks nonorganic produce based on contamination levels. This year's top offender? Spinach, which had more traces of pesticide by weight than any other item test…

A systematic review of pesticide exposure, associated risks, and long-term human health impacts

Pesticides are widely used to control pests, but their widespread use raises concerns regarding potential health risks for humans. There are several r…

Efforts continue regarding pesticide impact mitigation

The recent update outlines the status of the evaluations currently in progress and targeted completion dates for adopting mitigation actions.

Vietnam: Authorities warn of dangerous residues on imported vegetables

Authorities have detected pesticide residue in four types of vegetables imported from Vietnam, following a strict inspection carried out at Chrey Thom international border gate in Kandal province, according to a statement posted on the Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression…

Pesticide residues detected in Vietnamese vegetables

Pesticide residues detected in Vietnamese vegetables